Forging a Bond of Cooperation Between

Patrick Air Force Base, Space Coast Military Organizations

and Brevard County Civilian Leadership

The “old timers” remember Patrick Air Force Base as Banana River Naval Air Station
before the days of rockets and missiles lighting up the skies. Military officials
and community leaders have worked together for more than six decades to solve mutual
problems and forge a higher and better standard of living in day-to-day life in Brevard
County, Florida.

There is no doubt that the military, with its active duty, civil service, and many
contractors has always been a force for providing good wages and positive economic
impact.

The rest of the story, however, paints a larger and more enlightened picture of the
impact of the men and women who have arrived in Brevard while serving the national
interests. Many, many of them have stayed on to become elected officials and tireless
contributors to the welfare of our community. Mayors, bankers, educators, business
people, volunteers...the list is endless.

Many battles have been fought throughout our nation’s history, and today’s military
men and women, whether Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard,
active or reserve, continue at the forefront of fighting the war on terror with families
by their sides or waiting at home here in Brevard.

The CivMil Foundation was established in 1999 with a purpose to raise and expend
funds exclusively for charitable, benevolent, and education purposes for military
and civilian causes to further strengthen community ties.

Approximately 80% of community giving by the CivMil Foundation has been in direct
support of military personnel and their families. Whether they are placing satellites
in orbit or defending our freedom in Afghanistan, Iraq, or Libya, we are determined
to stand with them.

CivMil and the Civilian Military Community Foundation

Trustees have also identified and provided immediate support to a wide variety of
community needs during its short existence. Through CivMil's fundraising efforts,
the Foundation has provided needed financial support for student scholarships - military
and civilian. Our commitment is to improve the quality of life in the community and
to enhance individual opportunity through education.